DJI
Osmo Nano
Ultra-compact modular action camera with 1/1.3-inch sensor, 35MP stills, 4K 60p video, 4K 120fps slow motion, and a Multifunctional Vision Dock.
$299
Released Sep 2025
Sony
Alpha 7R VI
66.8MP fully-stacked full-frame high-resolution body with 30fps bursts, 8K 30p, 4K 120p, and Sony's new BIONZ XR2 engine.
$4,499
Released Jun 2026
Alpha 7R VI is 9 months newer.
Wins
Osmo Nano
Wins
Alpha 7R VI
1 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BAlpha 7R VI has higher AF points / zones (759 vs 0)
- AOsmo Nano has lower Weight (52 g vs 713 g)
- BAlpha 7R VI has higher Max video bit rate (600 Mbps vs 200 Mbps)
- BAlpha 7R VI has higher RAW buffer depth (150 frames vs 60 frames)
- BAlpha 7R VI has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 15 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
Osmo Nano
57 × 30 × 28 mm
52 g (0.11 lb / 1.83 oz)
Alpha 7R VI
133 × 97 × 83 mm
713 g (1.57 lb / 25.15 oz)
Osmo Nano is 75mm narrower, 67mm shorter, and 55mm thinner than Alpha 7R VI.
Osmo Nano is 661 g lighter than Alpha 7R VI.
Depth (front-to-back): 28mm Osmo Nano · 83mm Alpha 7R VI
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Osmo Nano
57 × 30 mm
Alpha 7R VI
133 × 97 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Osmo Nano
57 × 28 mm
Alpha 7R VI
133 × 83 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Alpha 7R VI
35.9 × 24 mm · Full Frame
862 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Osmo Nano: mount data unavailable
Alpha 7R VI
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
Osmo Nano
Codecs
Adds HEVC
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 57.3, 29.5, 28
Card types
Adds microSD
Weight
52 g vs 713 g — lower is better
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only Osmo Nano supports it
Weather sealing
Only Osmo Nano supports it
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 600 shots — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Alpha 7R VI
AF points / zones
759 vs 0 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 132.7, 96.9, 82.9
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A, SDXC UHS-II
Max video bit rate
600 Mbps vs 200 Mbps — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
150 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
Eye AF
Only Alpha 7R VI supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Osmo Nano
Pros
- ✓52g camera body
- ✓1/1.3-inch sensor
- ✓4K 120fps slow motion
- ✓10m waterproof camera body
Cons
- –Dock is only IPX4
- –Fixed ultra-wide lens
- –Smaller battery in camera body
Alpha 7R VI
Pros
- ✓66.8MP fully-stacked Exmor RS sensor
- ✓30fps blackout-free electronic burst
- ✓8K 30p and 4K 120p video
- ✓8.5-stop in-body stabilization
- ✓9.44M-dot HDR OLED EVF
Cons
- –Very expensive
- –Large files demand fast cards and storage
- –8K workflow can be heavy
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, Osmo Nano or Alpha 7R VI?
Alpha 7R VI scores 8.5/10 versus 2.5/10 for Osmo Nano — 66.8MP — excellent for large prints and crops.
What's the resolution difference between the Osmo Nano and Alpha 7R VI?
Osmo Nano is 35 MP and Alpha 7R VI is 66.8 MP, so the Alpha 7R VI captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Osmo Nano and Alpha 7R VI have in-body image stabilization?
Osmo Nano does not have IBIS, while alpha 7R VI has in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Osmo Nano or the Alpha 7R VI?
Osmo Nano reaches 15 fps electronic. Alpha 7R VI reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Osmo Nano and Alpha 7R VI?
Osmo Nano weighs 52 g and Alpha 7R VI weighs 713 g, so the Osmo Nano is 661 g lighter.
Do the Osmo Nano and Alpha 7R VI record 4K video?
Osmo Nano: 4K up to 60p. Alpha 7R VI: 8K (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the Osmo Nano and Alpha 7R VI weather sealed?
Osmo Nano: Yes. Alpha 7R VI: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the Osmo Nano and 600 shots for the Alpha 7R VI, giving the Osmo Nano the edge.
How much does each cost?
Osmo Nano launched at $299 and Alpha 7R VI at $4,499. The Osmo Nano is $4,200 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of DJI and Sony press materials.